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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Traveling Destinations in Sao Paulo



Sao Paulo is the most ethnically diverse city in Brazil by far. After slavery was abolished they started to replace the African slave workers with immigrants in the coffee plantations. The person responsible for the replacement of the slaves with immigrants was the senator at this time, Nicolau Vergueiro. This senator brought in German, Swiss, and Portuguese people to work even on his own properties. Thanks to this man, however, Sao Paulo has become a great city to travel to if you are looking for a city with a wide diversity of things to do. With over one hundred ethnicities city wide, there are many culturally different things to do throughout Sao Paulo. Between venues of performing arts, to buildings of top architectural design, Sao Paulo is by far one of the most exciting cities in South America to visit.

Music has played a very important part in the history of Sao Paulo as well. Of course, the music of Sao Paulo has been affected by the many different cultures and ethnicities that dwell within the city. There are many musical venues located around the city for the vacationer interested in the music scene. The Bar Brahma venue in Centro has been a popular place in Sao Paulo for the local legends to play at such as Adoniran Barbosa, who composed and sang samba. The Julio Prestes Cultural Center in another very important performing arts building in Sao Paulo. The cultural center is actually inside the Julio Prestes Station which has been totally restored and renovated by the state government of Brazil. Inside the Station is the Sala Sao Paulo, which has one thousand four hundred and ninety eight seats, and is also the home of the Orquestra Sinfonica do Estado of Sao Paulo. The Sala Sao Paulo is a venue especially made for symphonic and chamber presentations. It has been designed and updated to meet the most up to date international standards and is often compared to our own Boston Symphonic Hall here in America. If you are traveling to Sao Paulo this is a must see destination of the city.

There is also the Municipal Theater of Sao Paulo, which happens to be one of the most important theaters in South America, and is also one of the oldest theaters here in this country. It is also one of the greatest landmarks in the city. Not only is it historically important to the city and to South America, but it is also an important architectural landmark. It is a great place to visit if you are making your way to Sao Paulo. In this building, arts were revolutionized in Brazil during the Week of Modern Art in 1922. This building is also now home to the Sao Paulo Municipal Symphonic Orchestra, the Lyric Choir, and the City Ballet. If you are interested in the arts of different regions of the world, Sao Paulo is a wonderful place to visit for its many historical buildings and venues for arts and performing arts.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Zoos in Germany



If you love animals, Germany has plenty of zoos throughout the country to keep you happy. The zoos differ in sizes and admission prices. You will also be able to see different species of animals that you may not find at the other zoos. It is worth a visit when you are arranging your travel plans. The zoos are especially fun for children.

One of the largest zoos in Germany is the Zoologischer Garten Berlin. It is located in Berlin and has one of the biggest selections of species to see. The zoo opened in 1844, making it Germany's first zoo. It suffered terrible damage during World War II and was completely wreaked. The zoo is fine now, and happens to be the most visited zoo in all of Europe. It holds 14,000 animals from 1,500 species. Zoologischer Garten Berlin is one of the only zoos that have exhibits for Tarictic Hornbills and the Tuatara. The zoo is also home to the famous baby polar bear names Knut, who has made headlines around the world.

Hellabrunn Zoo which is located in Munich is one of the most popular tourist spots in all of Germany. The animals are grouped into the different parts of the world they are from and are in individual buildings. Over 4,000 animals are at the zoo in open enclosures which duplicates their natural habitats. One of the highlights of the zoo is the Elephant House. Other favorites to see are the covered free aviary, and an ape house.

The zoo in the city of Hanover has unique exhibits you will not be able to see anywhere else. One of the exhibits is the Sambezi. Zoo visitors are taken down an artificial African river. Giraffes, rhinoceros, birds, and much more can be seen throughout the boat ride. Meyers Farm is a great stop for children. It is a traditional German farm house that has farm animals which the children can play with. There is also a restaurant in the area. Jungle Palace is one other must see exhibit at the zoo. Elephants and other animals live amongst Indian style type palaces. There is also an Elephant show that takes place throughout the day.

Frankfurt also has a zoo. The Frankfurt zoo is the second oldest in the country. It was built in 1858 and still is popular to this day. You will be able to see animals from all over the world. Some of the exhibits include the Australian Outback, the African Savannah, and Antarctica. Twice a day there is a simulated tropical storm which many people look forward to seeing. Once the zoo closes, its beer gardens open for the guests to unwind.

Each zoo has their own hours they are open. Some are closed a few months out of the year during the colder months. Make sure you know the zoos information before going there. When planning your vacation consider spending sometime at one of them. Taking a visit to one of Germany's zoos is a definite fun time for you and your whole family!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Popular Travel Destinations in Brazil



Brazil is a place that can offer you many different travel features that are not offered in other place in the world. It is famous for the largest river and rainforest, the biggest waterfalls, large amounts of wildlife and the longest beautiful tropical beach. These exciting things bring in a lot of tourist from all over the world. The sights and sounds are unbelievable. Brazil also offers beautiful warm tropical beach resorts along the Northeast coast. The Manaus region is a very popular Brazilian travel destination. It is located right in the heart of the Amazon offering an amazing aquatic environment and green rainforest.

Brazil offers all year round beautiful beaches especially in the Brazilian Northeast coast. These beaches are some of the most amazing beaches that you can see in the world. The largest waterfalls of the world the Iguassu Falls is located in Brazil surrounded by a lush tropical rainforest. The Brazilian Pantanal is a very large animal reserve where people can watch birds and other forms of wildlife. It is a big destination for people who don't care to get muddy because it usually gets flooded each season. There are many unique cities such as Rio de Janeiro with exciting beach life, nightlife, music and beautiful natural landscapes. Rio de Janeiro is right near the top for fun and excitement. Another unique city is Salvador Bahia. Famous for its black culture, cuisine, dance, music and exoticism. Both cities are very exciting depending on what you are looking for. These places are great things to see while visiting Brazil.

When you travel in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest it is a very unique experience like no other that you will ever know. You will get to see all the wonder of the world's biggest rainforest. When it comes to Brazilian weather there is much rain. Most showers tend to only last two hours or less then the sunshine is back out again. Some regions may get more rainfall then others. So depending on where you travel you may get more or less rainfall. If you are from the United States or Canada you will need a visa when you are on a Brazilian vacation. A visa is not very difficult to get and is not a big problem for most people to acquire when traveling. If you are going to be staying in a hotel in Brazil they are said to be very affordable. The best luxury hotels in Brazil are very affordable, so you can choose a nice hotel without all the expense. Air flights in Brazil can be expensive. It all depends on when you make your reservations. So it is important to cal and check out the prices ahead of time. There are so many wonderful places to go and see in Brazil. Brazil is a beautiful destination that is very popular. And it offers some of the most beautiful sights in the world that you will never forget. When you travel to Brazil you will be sure to have the time of your life.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Traveling in the Niagara Falls Area



Tourists traveling to Niagara Falls by car will always have desirable transportation at their disposal, but what about tourists that might arrive by plane or other means? There are a variety of transportation options available in the Niagara Falls regions and such forms of transportation are reasonably affordable. Below are some the common forms of transportation that tourists can access while visiting the Niagara region.

Taxi services are available while staying in Niagara Falls. The taxi service is available 24 hours a day and tourists can be picked up when they arrive at the airport. Further, handicapped accessible vehicles are available upon request. Taxi rates vary depending upon destination, but taxis will transport tourists to all of the main site seeing locations in the region.

Shuttle buses are another transportation choice for tourists, and there is an equal diversity in the various routes offered by shuttle bus companies. Places that can be visited via shuttle bus transportation include the American Falls, Casino Niagara, the Clifton Hill Amusement Area, Garner Road, Great Gorge, the Horseshoe Falls, the IMAX Theatre, Lundy's Lane, Lundy's Lane Historical Museum, the Niagara Whirlpool,

The Skylon Tower, and the Spanish Aero Car just to name a few fantastic destinations.

Finally, tourists arriving in Niagara will find that there are numerous rental car services readily available. Rates are reasonable and depend upon the length of time the rental is used, the type of rental, and miscellaneous factors determined by the rental company.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Travel In Rio Grande Sul



Rio Grande Sul is the southernmost state of Brazil. Its name literally means Great River of the South. It is also the state with the fourth greatest human development in Brazil. Here in the southernmost state of Brazil the winters can sometimes be quite rigorous. If you were planning a trip here in the winter months, you may want to pack some warm clothes. Rio borders Argentina and Uruguay. The capital of this Brazilian state is Porto Alegre and is one of the largest cities in Brazil.

Porto Alegre is one of the richest cultural cities in southern Brazil and for many years held the highest standard of living nation wide. If you are looking for a clean city to visit this one should be on the top of your list. It was the only Brazilian city listed in Jones Lang LaSalle's World Winning Cities. This city is located on the Guaiba Lake and also at the junction of five rivers. If you are an eco tourist there is plenty to see ecologically right around the city.

As with many of the other major cities in Brazil, Porto Alegre also houses a great football stadium. Beira Rio is the name of the largest and grandest stadium in the city. Farroupilha Park is one of the largest parks in the city, located near the business district. As I have mentioned before, the cleanliness of this city is one unsurpassed in the area so you can expect all the city's parks to well kempt. Another beautiful building in the city is the Cultural Center which was built in a neoclassical fashion. It was built at the beginning of the century by a German architect, but you would never guess its age from the wonderful condition it is kept in. There is also another Cultural Center on the lake and is one of the most important centers of the country. The chimney of this building stands tall enough to see it anywhere from within the city.

The Mercado Publico Central or the Central Market was a building also built in a neoclassical fashion and is a great tourist attraction. Although renovation of this building from 1995 to 1996 modified its original structure, it still houses over one hundred shops, restaurants, and other market place shops. Near to this landmark is another great park known as Moinhos de Vento Park. It is another water front park with a play ground for the children, many jogging and cycling paths, and many places to just sit and relax after a long day of running around the city.

Porto Alegre is also known for its breath taking sunsets. People around the city and tourist from around the world praise this city for having one of the best views for the sunset. In general this city is praised for its general loveliness and cleanliness where as many places in South America are not known for their general upkeep. This is a great place for a tourist to come and enjoy a peaceful beautiful city.